This is a quick and easy stitch that looks lovely in just about any weight yarn. The above samples were knit in worsted (top) and fingering (bottom).
Since this is a stocking stitch based pattern, there will be some curling to your fabric. Depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to consider adding a border, like Garter Stitch as I have done in the top sample. Seed Stitch would also work well. A border will help prevent curling of the fabric.
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 8 needles
Note: In Row 1, a double yarn over is made. When you get to the double yo in Row 2, treat each wrap as a stitch; the first wrap is knit, and the second wrap is purled.
Sample knit with Butterfly Cotton, US Size 5 addi Clicks
This stitch is my 'unvention'! I was playing around this morning, and this appeared on my needles. So I thought I would use it as the stitch for this week. It is very easy to knit, and you can do it with or without a cable needle. The cables are only 4 stitches, so I didn't bother with a cable needle. If anyone has seen this in a book, magazine, or elsewhere, feel free to let me know. I am sure someone at some point in knitting history has done this before :0)
This is a ten stitch pattern worked over eight rows.
For my sample, I worked with a total of twenty stitches - five extra on each side. Two of those are knit edge stitches, and three are used for the reverse stockinette background. You can use as many stitches as you like for the reverse stockinette background and edge stitches.
To make the right slanting cable:
Slip next two stitches to cable needle and hold in back of the work. Knit two from left needle, then knit two from cable needle.
Without a cable needle, slip next four stitches from left needle. With left needle, reach behind the last two stitches and slide the first two stitches back onto the left needle. Then grab the last two stitches and place them back on the left needle, knit all four stitches
To make the left slanting cable:
Slip next two stitches to cable needle and hold in front of the work. Knit two from left needle, then knit two from cable needle.
Without a cable needle, slip next four stitches from left needle. With left needle, reach in front of the last two stitches and slide the first two stitches back onto the left needle. Then grab the last two stitches and place them back on the left needle, knit all four stitches.
Below directions are for the cable itself. Add however many extra edge/background stitches you like for your project.
Abbreviations:
C2R = Make a right slanting cable
C2L = Make a left slanting cable
Row 1: (RS) C2R, YO, SSK, C2L
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: C2R, K2tog, YO, C2L
Rows 6, 7, 8: Repeat Rows 2, 3, and 4
Repeat these eight rows for the pattern.
I hope you all like my stitch. Here is the video (in which my little helper was very involved today). Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!
Sample knit with Patons Angora Bamboo on US 7 needles
Sample knit with Patons Lace on US 5 needles
This is a nice dainty pattern. I have two samples, just to show you what this looks like in different yarns. It is kind of hard to tell from the picture I guess :-). You are free to use any yarn you like of course, because if you like how it looks, then it is the right yarn. A swatch in the yarn you are thinking about will help you decide if you like how it looks or not. Me, I probably wouldn't use too heavy a yarn for this stitch, because I like how delicate it looks in a fine weight yarn. Even if you are new to lacy stitches, you can do this one. Don't be afraid to try, even if you have never knit lace before. Also, I would consider adding a few extra stitches for the sides, since this curls just a bit as all stockinette-y stitches do.
Special instructions:
Sl 2-K1-P2SSO = Slip the next two stitches together knitwise, knit 1, then pass both of the slipped stitches over the knit stitch at the same time. This makes a beautiful, centered double decrease.
Multiple of 8 + 5
Row 1 and all Odd Rows: Purl all stitches
Row 2: K4 *SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, K3* K1
Row 4: K5 *YO, Sl 2-K1-P2SSO, YO, K5
Row 6: Same as Row 2
Row 8: SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog *K3, SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog
Row 10: K1 *YO, Sl 2-K1-P2SSO,YO, K5*, end last repeat with K1
Row 12: Same as Row 8
Repeat these 12 Rows for pattern
Want to add a bead to your eyelets? Place the beads on the purl rows after Rows 5 and 11, where the centered double decrease is worked. Purl up to the stitch that falls between the two yarn overs, place the bead on the stitch that was knit on the previous row, and continue to the end of the row. If you want more info on knitting with beads, look HERE.
Here is the video. Happy Knitting, and Enjoy! (The video does not show the bead addition, it is for the stitch only)
